Year 3018 – The Lord of the Rings

April 12

Gandalf reaches Hobbiton

It was over nine years since Frodo had seen or heard of him [Gandalf], and he had begun to think that the wizard would never return and had given up all interest in hobbits. But that evening, as Sam was walking home and twilight was fading, there came the once familiar tap on the study window.

[The Lord of the Rings, Book 1, chapter 2: The Shadow of the Past]

Year 3019 – The Lord of the Rings

April 6

Meeting of Celeborn and Thranduil

April 8

The Ring-bearers are honoured on the Field of Cormallen

Year 3020 – The Lord of the Rings

April 6

The mallorn flowers in the Party Field

This Week in Middle-earth is two years old now! For me, Alice, it’s been amazing running this column for so much time. It’s the reason why I joined Middle-earth News and I couldn’t be more grateful for it.

The first year, I managed to set up a map of Middle-earth highlighting the places where the events took place, while this year I decided to pick some pieces of fan art concerning the most important things that happened in the story. But, now? Well, after two whole years, it’s time to move on. This Week in Middle-earth will no longer appear every Saturday here on Middle-earth News, but you can expect some updates about the events of Middle-earth on our social media. So, be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Google+!

Last, but not least, I’d like to thank you all for the amazing support you always shown us. – Alice

Author: Alice Greenleaf
Staff Reporter of Middle-earth News. Alice discovered Tolkien’s world when she was 12 years old and watched The Fellowship of the Ring for the first time. It was love at the first sight. When not at her desk looking for something Middle-earth related or studying, you'll probably find her whispering spells, just to be prepared when she'll receive her Hogwarts Acceptance Letter.